AI will allow distributors to make it easier for customers to buy and use the time saved to strengthen relationships.
AI in Distribution
AI hiring is no longer confined to innovation labs at wholesale distributors.
All 50 states, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Washington, D.C. have introduced AI legislation.
With no federal statute enacted, states have moved aggressively.
There are two types of leaders: the “Quarterly Distributor” and the “5-Year Distributor.”
IFS said the acquisition extends its industrial AI platform into warehouse operations, connecting manufacturing, warehouse execution, and supply chain processes within a single system.
Watsco is applying AI across its analytics, ecommerce, and customer service tools.
As AI investment continues at record pace, its environmental footprint is becoming impossible to ignore.
Think of CRM and AI the same way you think of giving a rep a target list.
“Our goal isn’t piecemeal AI and automation — it’s natively embedded AI with a purpose,” said Dr. Ryan Hungate, chief clinical and strategy officer
The capabilities, first announced Nov. 12 at the Amazon Business Reshape conference, are now active for select U.S. users.
The conversation about AI and employment has moved from philosophical speculation to urgent strategic imperative.
The distributor and manufacturer recently announced an AI-integrated distribution center in Shreveport, Louisiana.
UNFI’s deployment of Relex — an AI-driven forecasting and replenishment platform — is now running across half of the company’s distribution network.
That sense of urgency is fueling strong early interest in Applied AI for Distributors 2026.
The new capabilities signal how agentic systems may eventually take on larger portions of troubleshooting, quoting, and multi-step service workflows.
Lowe’s announced in 2024 that it would deploy AI-driven forecasting and replenishment technology.
Expect most pilots to fail. Plan for it. Budget for it.
Both companies are expanding to support additional customers.
Attend the only event on real-world AI execution in distribution.
Upcoming Programs
Join us on Mar 3, 2026 at 9PT/12ET to learn how distributors can close the skills gap and turn AI pilots into real business
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Join us on Mar 18, 2026 at 9PT/12ET to learn how distributors measure customers, markets, and workforce to drive smarter decisions.
Join us on Mar 25, 2026, 9PT/12ET to explore the forces shaping wholesale distribution, from M&A and tech to strategy and leadership.
AI will allow distributors to make it easier for customers to buy and use the time saved to strengthen relationships.
AI hiring is no longer confined to innovation labs at wholesale distributors.
All 50 states, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Washington, D.C. have introduced AI legislation.
With no federal statute enacted, states have moved aggressively.
There are two types of leaders: the “Quarterly Distributor” and the “5-Year Distributor.”
IFS said the acquisition extends its industrial AI platform into warehouse operations, connecting manufacturing, warehouse execution, and supply chain processes within a single system.
Watsco is applying AI across its analytics, ecommerce, and customer service tools.
As AI investment continues at record pace, its environmental footprint is becoming impossible to ignore.
Think of CRM and AI the same way you think of giving a rep a target list.
“Our goal isn’t piecemeal AI and automation — it’s natively embedded AI with a purpose,” said Dr. Ryan Hungate, chief clinical and strategy officer
The capabilities, first announced Nov. 12 at the Amazon Business Reshape conference, are now active for select U.S. users.
The conversation about AI and employment has moved from philosophical speculation to urgent strategic imperative.
The distributor and manufacturer recently announced an AI-integrated distribution center in Shreveport, Louisiana.
UNFI’s deployment of Relex — an AI-driven forecasting and replenishment platform — is now running across half of the company’s distribution network.
That sense of urgency is fueling strong early interest in Applied AI for Distributors 2026.
The new capabilities signal how agentic systems may eventually take on larger portions of troubleshooting, quoting, and multi-step service workflows.
Lowe’s announced in 2024 that it would deploy AI-driven forecasting and replenishment technology.
Expect most pilots to fail. Plan for it. Budget for it.
Both companies are expanding to support additional customers.
Attend the only event on real-world AI execution in distribution.
AI will allow distributors to make it easier for customers to buy and use the time saved to strengthen relationships.
AI hiring is no longer confined to innovation labs at wholesale distributors.
All 50 states, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Washington, D.C. have introduced AI legislation.
With no federal statute enacted, states have moved aggressively.
There are two types of leaders: the “Quarterly Distributor” and the “5-Year Distributor.”
IFS said the acquisition extends its industrial AI platform into warehouse operations, connecting manufacturing, warehouse execution, and supply chain processes within a single system.
Watsco is applying AI across its analytics, ecommerce, and customer service tools.
As AI investment continues at record pace, its environmental footprint is becoming impossible to ignore.
Think of CRM and AI the same way you think of giving a rep a target list.
“Our goal isn’t piecemeal AI and automation — it’s natively embedded AI with a purpose,” said Dr. Ryan Hungate, chief clinical and strategy officer
The capabilities, first announced Nov. 12 at the Amazon Business Reshape conference, are now active for select U.S. users.
The conversation about AI and employment has moved from philosophical speculation to urgent strategic imperative.
The distributor and manufacturer recently announced an AI-integrated distribution center in Shreveport, Louisiana.
UNFI’s deployment of Relex — an AI-driven forecasting and replenishment platform — is now running across half of the company’s distribution network.
That sense of urgency is fueling strong early interest in Applied AI for Distributors 2026.
The new capabilities signal how agentic systems may eventually take on larger portions of troubleshooting, quoting, and multi-step service workflows.
Lowe’s announced in 2024 that it would deploy AI-driven forecasting and replenishment technology.
Expect most pilots to fail. Plan for it. Budget for it.
Both companies are expanding to support additional customers.
Attend the only event on real-world AI execution in distribution.